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Materials Planner - Jerseys
full-time•Atlanta
About this role
We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Materials Planner to join our Supply Chain team. This role plays a key part in ensuring raw materials—including fabrics, trims, and packaging—are forecasted, sourced, and delivered on time to meet product development and production schedules. The ideal candidate will have experience in materials planning, strong data management skills, and a solid understanding of the apparel supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
Materials Forecasting & Planning
- Translate seasonal product forecasts and line plans into raw material demand plans by SKU, style, and vendor.
- Analyze historical usage data and trends to maintain accurate material forecasts and inventory levels.
- Monitor forecast accuracy and recommend adjustments as needed.
Inventory Management
- Track material deliveries and proactively resolve delays or issues with vendors or logistics teams.
- Maintain up-to-date records of material commitments, deliveries, and inventory levels in internal systems.
- Ensure optimal inventory levels of materials to support production without overstocking.
- Identify and help mitigate risks related to material shortages, excess, or obsolescence.
- Collaborate with sourcing and merchandising teams to manage raw material liabilities and support inventory clean-up efforts.
Vendor Coordination
- Communicate material needs and delivery timelines to suppliers and mills.
- Support vendor performance tracking and issue resolution (e.g., quality concerns, late shipments).
- Coordinate sample yardage and bulk fabric needs with design and development teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with design, merchandising, sourcing, and production teams to ensure materials are aligned with product timelines and costing targets.
- Participate in seasonal calendar meetings and pre-production checkpoints.
System & Data Management
- Maintain accurate material data in ERP/PLM systems (e.g., item master data, lead times, costs).
- Run regular reports to support planning decisions and provide visibility to stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in materials planning, production planning, or supply chain in the apparel or retail industry.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP or PLM systems.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Preferred:
- Experience working with overseas suppliers and mills.
- Familiarity with lead times, MOQ management, and apparel development calendars.
- Understanding of sustainable materials and responsible sourcing principles is a plus.
Key Competencies:
- Planning & Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Data Analysis
- Vendor Communication
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Problem Solving
What you'll do
- The Materials Planner is responsible for forecasting and planning raw material needs, ensuring timely delivery to meet production schedules. This includes managing inventory levels, coordinating with vendors, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
About Fanatics
The Topps Company, Inc. is the iconic, preeminent leader in physical and digital collectibles. Acquired by Fanatics Collectibles in January 2022, Topps is the company's cornerstone licensed trading card brand.
Founded in 1938, The Topps Company started in confections with "Topps Gum" (later introducing Bazooka Bubble Gum) and released its first trading card set in 1950. Today, the company produces trading cards and collectibles, custom cards, memorabilia, sticker album collections and more related to iconic and pop culture brands such as Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, Star Wars, Bundesliga, UEFA Champions League, World Wrestling Entertainment and Garbage Pail Kids. Fanatics Collectibles has also secured long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several additional sports properties, including NBA, NBPA and NFLPA, in the coming years.
Topps’ Digital Apps division produces, develops and operates mobile applications that give you access to an exclusive digital card collection at your fingertips that are sold via the Apple and Google app stores under the brand names BUNT, KICK, NHL SKATE, Star Wars Card Trader, The Walking Dead Universe Collect, WWE SLAM, Marvel Collect! and Disney Collect! https://play.toppsapps.com/.
Headquartered in New York City, Topps maintains offices in several countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, India and Brazil.
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